I'd imagine that Jimmy Martin's treatment re: the Opry came from the same source that tried to prevent Flatt and Scruggs membership: Bill Monroe. There are probably other factors, but Monroe was deeply protective of his spot on the Opry, and didn't want imitators. But I don't know.
EDIT. Just readings smiths biography of Monroe, and he reports Martin feeling that Martins membership was actively opposed by Monroe. No evidence is produced, but certainly Jimmy felt this.
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